Pickleball has been around since 1965, but the funnily named sport doesn’t have a ball-shaped pickle or a pickle-shaped ball in use – and most of the time, said ball isn’t even green.
“Pickleball is a blend of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, played with a paddle and a perforated plastic ball, or wiffle ball, on a small, netted court,” says...
Looking to chisel out some time to explore a new hobby? Wanting to branch out and meet others? Then stop pining and check out woodturning – a pastime that enthusiasts say offers camaraderie, creativity and craftsmanship.
Woodturning is the process of using a wood lathe with hand-held tools to fashion wooden pieces or blocks into forms and shapes. And opportunities...
Amid anxiety about how federal budget cuts might affect America’s veterans and the benefits they receive, the job of assisting this population in Oklahoma continues. A number of organizations, aided by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, are ready to step in.
Daron Hoggatt, the Veterans Affairs Department’s public information officer, says his team works closely with several nonprofit organizations...
Oklahoma is becoming a stronger and more consistent player in the film industry, with plenty of new movies and television shows filming here regularly.
“Oklahoma is thrilled to be hosting a number of film and television productions in 2025 from local, national and international filmmakers,” says Jeanette Stanton, Oklahoma Film and Music office director. “To name a few, production recently...
Enhanced travel experiences. Social opportunities. Personal enrichment and satisfaction. Greater opportunities for connection. Staving off memory loss and cognitive decline. These are just a few pros of learning a second language at an older age – and you can do it right here in Oklahoma.
“Learning a language is more than just learning words,” says Tina Peña, associate professor of...
It happened back in 1998, when the late country star Chris LeDoux was playing at a (now also late) club called Tulsa City Limits. I was working as an entertainment writer for the Tulsa World at the time, there to review the show, when I fell into a conversation with another Tulsa entertainment guy, Robert Swain.
I knew that Swain,...
Panama is an enigma from the moment you arrive.
For those coming by plane, the trip starts with a unique visual: an aerial view of shipping vessels gliding across the sea, preparing for their turn through the Panama Canal. As if that isn’t already a novelty, the next startling discovery is the vision of endless skyscrapers and buildings in Panama...
Androgenetic alopecia, known as male and female pattern hair loss, is the most common genetic reason for hair loss and/or baldness, affecting an estimated 50 million men and 30 million women in the United States.
“In women, referred to as female pattern hair loss (FPHL), it begins in midlife between ages 40 and 60, but can occur earlier for some...
Memorial Day in the United States is often conflated with the first big trip to the lake or a random day off from work – but its significance extends far beyond that.
“Memorial Day is based upon Major General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) establishing ‘Decoration Day’ as a day to decorate the graves...
Discover the natural beauty and rich history of the Arbuckle Mountains in Davis, where Turner Falls Park sits waiting to be explored and other nearby attractions like Pecan Valley Inn, the Arbuckle Historical Society Museum, Collings Castle and the 777 Zipline provide a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Turner Falls Park features a stunning 77-foot waterfall, caves, hiking trails...
